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FH54 HFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,728 mi
Last recorded78,728 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,728 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin note evidence of pads overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 52,020 miles

drivers sunblind faulty but stops in upright position

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,260 miles

Offside Front CV BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED BUT NOT SPLIT

Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,901 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 39,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,206 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 37,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front headlamp units worn.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,516 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 25,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 20,158 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 15,488 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 15,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 11,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,383 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 7,549 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FH54 HFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH54 HFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH54 HFY registered?

FH54 HFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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